Things to do in Kilkenny

After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May.

You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

Learn about the local history of Kilkenny with a stop at Butler House. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

Catch an event at The Watershed during your trip to Kilkenny. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

You can study the exhibits at Smithwick's Brewery Tour, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.